Ibis Iquique

This was a reasonably priced chain hotel. The reception was attentive and helpful. The housekeeping changed linens daily. A great view from the window of the skyline, the bare sandy mountains and the beach. Clean lobby. The best part was that it was a block away from Boquedano street. This is a pedestrian street lined with historical wooden buildings converted to restaurants and bars. Lots of nightlife. During the day time you can stroll around, people watch and shop at the temporary stalls. The beach can be walked to in about 10 to 15 minutes. The hotel also has a taxi stand.

My one-night stay here was fantastic overall. The location, although not oceanfront, is central to all the sights in the city, and renovations have clearly been done within the property to refresh it for years to come. Service was generally spot-on; a few of the staff speak proficient English, and even though it was confusing at first which branch of the hotel (since both an Ibis and an Ibis Budget are housed together) the staff were going to put me in, I was helped and led to the correct places when required. My room was compact like most Ibises, but it was clean and comfortable, featuring an accessible bathroom for my electric wheelchair (although it wasn’t necessary to have such a large bathroom). What I loved most about my entire stay, honestly, was the free filtered water available 24/7 by the elevators, which I used nonstop. Such a great addition! Thank you, Ibis, for a wonderful eight hours!